Parents will learn about the different types of trauma, how trauma manifests as children develop, and strategies for parenting using a trauma-informed approach.

Workshop outline:

Session 1 – Trauma and the adopted child

  • Understanding trauma
  • Children in care
  • Child/adolescent development
  • Attachment
  • Trauma storms
  • Core principles of trauma-informed parenting

Session 2 – Parenting and self-care

  • Safety
  • Relationships
  • Communication
  • Non-trauma moments
  • Scale of healing
  • Environments of healing
  • Self-care

Activities: Presented in an interactive multimedia format, activities include live presentations, group discussions, article readings, videos, and breakout rooms.

Facilitator: This workshop is taught by an instructor with over 20 years in the permanency field. She holds a Master of Social Work specializing in children, families, and permanency.

Dates: Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $70 per person.
Format: The workshop consists of two online sessions, each two hours long, followed by an optional 30-minute support session. Both sessions will be held on Zoom. Check your computer or device compatibility here.

Login information: Workshop login details will be provided one day before each session.

Cancellation policy

Please note: A minimum of seven participants is required for the workshop to run.

If you have any questions, please contact the Education team at education@belongingnetwork.com or 778-897-1600 ext. 187.